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Honda#4
10-03-2006, 05:29 PM
when i went to go on my bike i rocked it back and forth and i noticed that my rear end moves a bit , is this my swingarm pivot bearings going out, or my bearings in my axle carrier going out. Please help me out need answers.
Honda#4
10-04-2006, 07:41 AM
anyone?
x.system
10-04-2006, 01:39 PM
Probably axle bearings, theres more room for movement there. You wouldn't feel the pivot area move a whole lot even with bad needle bearings.
Honda#4
10-04-2006, 01:45 PM
what lasts longer OEM or aftermarket bearings,money is no option for me either.
10-05-2006, 11:14 AM
My quad moves like that too. For me its the pivot bearings.
Your quad could be rocking back n forth to because most rear hubs have a little play in them.
Honda#4
10-05-2006, 01:31 PM
i know it aint my hubs cus they r tight so it's either my pivot bearing or my axle bearing. what kind of grease do you use for the axle bearings.
j_cyrus3
10-05-2006, 03:15 PM
grab the axle on each side and wiggle it, if it moves, time for new bearings
Honda#4
10-05-2006, 03:59 PM
the axle wiggles alittle bit, when should you change axle bearing is it like every 3 years or less.
TheFontMaster
10-05-2006, 06:19 PM
If the quad is rocking a little when your on it, it's probably the pivot bolt berrings. To test to see if the carrier berrings are good, set the rear end up on something so the rear tires are off the ground, and shake the axle a bit and see if it moves.
Honda#4
10-05-2006, 06:51 PM
i did put my rear end up on a block today to do that, and YES it did wiggle so i just got done ordering a bearing kit from Rocky Mountain.
firefighterjosh
10-09-2006, 02:17 AM
Originally posted by Honda#4
what lasts longer OEM or aftermarket bearings,money is no option for me either.

I have heard OEM are just as good if not better then anyting else out there.